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Ankan Basu, P.G.

Geologist / Hydrogeologist

Phone: 1-304-888-4184

Email: basu.ankan@gmail.com

407 Ridgeway Drive, Bluefield, VA, 24605

Objective

Mr. Basu is a Certified Professional Geologist with over 8 years’ professional experience in

resource and mining geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental issues, and

engineering applications. At Cardno MM&A, he works at the “Special Services” division

dealing with complex geological and hydrogeological projects. He has authored a number of

journal articles on geochemistry issues. He has also coauthored numerous professional reports to

clients and he is the Chief Editor at CoalGeology.Com.

A major part of his work has involved geo-hydrologic investigations in association with mining

activities. Such studies include assessments of probable hydrologic consequences (PHC) of

mining, acid mine drainage evaluation, determination of existing and baseline hydrogeologic

conditions, and investigations of water quality and/or quantity impacts resulting from past

mining. Mr. Basu has prepared several analytical and numerical hydrologic models to answer

project objectives.

Additionally, Mr. Basu has also conducted many mineral resource and reserve studies and

prepared reports as per JORC, CIM and US SEC standards. He has supervised numerous drilling

explorations for coal; planned collection of samples for geotech studies; logged cores; prepared

digital database and 3-D geologic model.

Mr. Basu also completed multiple projects involving complex geochemical modeling using

USGS software PHREEQC and Geochemist’s Workbench.

Key Qualities

Certified Professional Geologist (CPG/PG)

Modeler (Hydrogeology)– MODFLOW, AnAQSIM, AQTESOLV

Modeler (Mineral Resource) – Carlson Mining, Surfer

Modeler – PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench

Programming language: Python, R, JAVA Script

Qualified Person (QP) for coal resource/reserve evaluation [as per JORC]

OSHA/MSHA Trained

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Education and Credentials

Registered Professional Geologist, Certificate No# 2801001899, State of Virginia

Masters of Science - Hydrogeology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2006

Masters of Science – Geology (concentration Geochemistry)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA, 2004

Masters of Science – Applied Geology

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, 2002

Bachelor of Science, Earth sciences; Minor: Chemistry, Mathematics

Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India, 2000

Professional Affiliation

The Geological Society of America

Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Key skills and consulting services

Certificates:

40 Hr. OSHA HAZWOPER

Registered Professional Geologist, Certificate No# 2801001899, State of Virginia

Alpha Spectrometry Training Certificate.

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Training.

First Responder HAZ MAT Awareness Training.

U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program; Energy 101 Training

Session

Technology and Software

Carlson Mining / Geology – 3D Geologic Modeling (SurvCADD)

Geochemist's Workbench – Geochemical Modeling

PHREEQC – Geochemical Modeling

AQTESOLV – Hydrogeolic software

Coal Data Management System (CDMS) – Mining software

AnAqSim – Analytical groundwater modeling

Numerical Modeling – Visual Modflow, GW Vista, PMwin, ModelMuse.

Professional Experience:

Hydrogeologist / Project Geologist, 2006-Present

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CARDNO-MM&A (previously: Marshall Miller & Associates), Bluefield, Virginia.

As a geologist/hydrogeologist, duties vary from geologic and geotechnical and fracture logging

of roof and floor strata of coal seams to hydrogeologic investigation of acid mine drainage.

Supervised numerous diamond core drilling projects, worked on multiple coal bed methane jobs,

performed limestone evaluations, coal reserve studies etc. Used Geochemist's Workbench,

PHREEQC and other ground water modeling softwares to evaluate various ground water

scenarios such as acid mine drainage, contaminant flow path delineation etc.

Coal and Mineral explorations

Exploration and economic assessment of natural mineral deposits, field supervision of

drilling; field mapping, geologic /geotechnical and fracture (RQD) logging of core.

Reserve and resource evaluation: preparation of geologic model; isopach mapping; structure,

fault and lineaments delineation; database preparation of geologic logs; preparation of 3D

geologic model for mineral reserve and resources in CARLSON software (SurvCADD);

preparation of geologic reports as per international standards such as CIM (Canadian

Standard); JORC; USGS Circular 981 and the United States Securities & Exchange

Commission (SEC) in Industry Guide 7.

Site geologic characterization, interpretation of maps, aerial photographs, and cross sections;

data compilation, analysis and presentation.

Interpretation of wire-line geophysical logs for coal reserve estimation; aquifer identification;

water level and rock type determination.

Mine hazard evaluation; roof and floor mapping.

Sampling and analysis of Coal Bed Methane.

Geotechnical investigation; strength testing; Rock Mass Rating evaluation.

Hydrogeologic

Hydrogeologic field testing (Packer test, Pump test); interpretation of field data; derivation

hydrologic parameters using AQTESOLV software.

Monitoring well installation; water sampling and water user inventory data collection, well

abandonment.

Mine inflow prediction based on field conductivity data; evaluate mine dewatering

requirements; seepage through barrier estimation; inflow to slope and shaft determination.

Preparation of analytic (AnAqSim) and numerical model (Visual MODFLOW, PMwin)

model for site characterization.

Stream-flow measurement and evaluation of data.

Hydrologic balance assessment associated with mining activities.

Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits preparation.

Geochemical

Collection of geochemical samples as per industry regulations, analysis of chemical data.

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Acid Base Account (ABA) and Se sampling and data analysis for all coal related projects.

Soil sampling and strength tests especially for slope and shaft development projects.

RCRA metal remediation; bioremediation.

QA/QC; knowledge of XRD, Alpha Spectrometer and other laboratory methods such as

leach test, sequential extraction methods etc.

Research / Teaching Assistant, 2002-2006

Taught various graduate level lab courses at Virginia Tech and Georgia State University.

Selected Projects / activities

Geotechnical Investigations:

Borehole Logs and Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results Marianna Shaft Drilling Project

Wyoming County, West Virginia.

The mining company proposed to access coal reserve using a shaft. Mr. Basu supervised

drilling; prepared geologic, geotech and fracture (RQD) logs; collected samples for

geochemical and strength analysis; performed straddle-packer test (hydrologic test) to

determine hydrologic conductivity for various intervals down to 600 feet.

Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Investigation of Mine Advancement Location beneath

Captina Creek; Armstrong Mills, Ohio

The mining company planned to advance a mine beneath a stream at shallow depth to access

remaining mineral reserves. Mr. Basu conducted hydrogeological and geotechnical

investigation of the site to determine feasibility, implications, potential consequences, and

precautionary measures needed for the advancement. The advancement was successfully

performed following the assessment.

Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Investigation for Advancement of Mine beneath

stream valley near McClure, Dickenson County, Virginia.

A mining company planned to construct a sloping entryway from the surface to the coal seam

horizon, to access reserves for mining. The slope would necessarily pass beneath a stream

(small river) at a depth that was of concern to the regulatory agency. Mr. Basu conducted

exploratory drilling and testing of hydrogeologic and geotechnical parameters, made

underground observations in the advancing slope entry, and evaluated the potential for and

probable degree of interaction between the structure and the hydrologic regime. Provided

recommendations for construction practices.

Mine roof and Roof-bolting Evaluation Pinnacle Mine Wyoming County, West Virginia.

The client wanted to evaluate the length of roof bolts required to safely operate the mine. As a

lead geologist, Mr. Basu visited underground and recorded lithology and fractures in the roof

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using borescope. The client successfully resolved the safe length of roof bolt for the coal mine

following the study.

Mineral Reserve Studies

Exploration and supervision for mineral resources

Mr. Basu has completed several projects involving planning, field supervision and

management of exploration drilling for multiple clients in the states of VA, WV, KY, TN and

OH.

Geophysical Interpretations

Mr. Basu has completed interpretation of hundreds of wireline geophysical logs of various

kinds – gamma log, density logs, temperature logs, caliper logs, fluid-conductivity logs,

resistivity logs, acoustic televiewer logs etc. Such logs are essential in identifying contacts and

depths to target minerals like coal; identifying weak zones and aquifers.

Geological Study and Coal Reserve Evaluation

As a project geologist, Mr. Basu completed reserve and resource evaluation for various coal

seams following guidelines established by the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) in

Circular 891 (1983). Mr. Basu has worked with almost all of the major coal mining companies

including Alpha Natural resources, Cliffs, Peabody etc. In such projects, Mr. Basu performed

correlation of coal seams, prepared reserve maps, structure maps, overburden maps, roof and

floor maps, interval maps between coal seams etc. Such projects involved preparation of digital

database, preparation of 3D geologic model in Carlson Software and preparation of coal

reserve tonnages. Mr. Basu also evaluated coal quality for designating metallurgical or steam

coal.

Audit of Coal Reserve Tonnage: Mr. Basu has audited several reserve and resource studies

completed by other consultants.

Verification of In-mine coal Measurements. The mining company was required to pay taxes

based on coal seam thickness; Mr. Basu visited underground coal mine to verify coal

thicknesses and prepared map.

Documentation of Limestone Exploratory Drilling and Results, Greenbrier County, WV

As a project geologist, Mr. Basu prepared geologic log of the limestone core samples; prepared

split core samples for laboratory analysis; and performed correlation of oolitic limestone

horizons.

Hydrologic Investigations:

Analysis of Potential Seepage between Mines in Raleigh County, West Virginia: The client

was interested to know about the seepage rate between two mines based on various heads.

Water from the downdip mine was to be pumped raising difference in head between the mines.

As a hydrogeologist, Mr. Basu prepared flow-nets and calculated potential seepage through the

mine barrier.

Stream-flow Evaluation of the Maybeury Mine Discharge

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As a project geologist, visit site to measure mine discharge using Flow Mate Velocity Meter

for several months; prepare report of investigation for average flow at project site.

Confirmation of Groundwater Flow Directions and Rates

Mr. Basu has conducted several projects involving proper delineation of groundwater flow

directions. Many of the landfill sites are required to submit such reports on yearly basis.

Water Supply for Mining and Processing Operation

A planned coal mining and processing development in a remote area of Western Australia will

require a substantial water supply to support the mining, processing, and camp operational

needs. There is also a desire to utilize mine-produced water as a part of the supply, to avoid

or minimize the need to discharge water to potentially sensitive environments. The

investigation involved determination of hydrogeologic conditions to be expected in mining,

including estimation of expected mine inflow rates over time as the mine expands, and

balancing of operational needs against various potential supply sources to develop a life-of-

operation water balance projection.

Investigation of Mine Water Storage and Recharge Potential, for Preparation Plant

Supply Consideration

A study of groundwater storage capacities and recharge potential was performed in order to

evaluate the potential for the water from the old coal mine to serve as a viable water source for

a proposed preparation plant during seasonal dry periods. The investigation included

estimation of the reservoir volumes available for water supply and rate of recharge to the old

coal mine. The study included a 72 hour pump test and four monitoring wells.

Determination of Probable Hydrologic Consequences of Mining

Mr. Basu has completed several studies involving Probable Hydrologic Consequences as part

of various permit applications.

Inflow to Shaft / slope

Mr. Basu has completed several projects where the clients were interested in understanding of

the potential inflow to the shaft or slope during construction and advancement. Mr. Basu has

conducted numerous straddle packer tests at various horizons to calculate permeability of

different strata and prepared mathematical model to successfully predict the inflow-rate. Mr.

Basu has also recommended grouting if required in specific zones.

Geochemical Investigations

Water Mixing Analysis for Toney Fork No. 2 and Meredith Branch Mine Discharges,

Lorado Area, Logan and Boone Counties, West Virginia.

Mr. Basu prepared geochemical model to predict concentration of metals after mixing of water

from various discharge points on seasonal basis, prepared Eh-pH diagrams using Geochemist’s

Workbench to check mineral solubility and dissolution reactions.

Evaluation of "Seep 3" Characteristics and Origin, Frances Creek Area, Lincoln County,

West Virginia.

The client was interested in understanding geochemical nature of a seep. As a project

geologist, Mr. Basu prepared stiff and piper diagrams for the water quality analysis, performed

total acidity calculations based on dissolved metal concentrations.

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Summary of Big Brush Backfill Water to Assess the Relative Rate of Calcium Carbonate

Depletion versus that of Pyrite.

The client was interested to know the optimal lime application rate to properly treat Acid Mine

Drainage 9AMD) problems. As a project geologist, Mr. Basu prepared geochemical model to

assess relative rate of calcium carbonate depletion verses pyrite.

Geochemical Investigation of Mined Materials

A planned coal mining project in Western Australia will involve removal of rock overburden

material, which will potentially increase oxidation of the material and promote leaching of

constituents during cyclonic rainfall events. Processing of the coal will result in coarse and

fine reject materials that display some degree of acid-producing and metals-leaching potential.

Cardno - MM&A designed and executed a geochemical investigation in conjunction with a

full Definitive Feasibility Study of the operation, to determine the degree of potential impact

that could be expected and identify constituents of concern.

Overburden characterization - Acid Base Accounting (ABA), Paste pH and Selenium

Mr. Basu has conducted several projects involving overburden characterization. Identification

of the acid producing zones and selenium rich horizons are of vital importance for all coal

mining applications. Mr. Basu has supervised exploratory drilling and performed sampling for

ABA and Se - as per regulatory guidelines.

Awards:

University Gold Medal in Bachelor’s of Science (2000) from Jadavpur University, India.

National Scholarship (2000) from Govt. of West Bengal, India.

Publications:

Basu, Ankan (2006): Assessment of Arsenic Mobility using Sequential Extraction and

Microscopic Methods; Thesis submitted to Virginia Tech for Master of Science

W. Crawford Elliott, Ankan Basu , J. Marion Wampler

, R. Douglas Elmore and Georg

H. Grathoff (2006); Comparison of K-Ar ages of diagenetic illite-smectite to the age of a

chemical remanant magnetization (CRM): An example from the isle of Skye, Scotland, Clays

and Clay Minerals; June 2006; v. 54; no. 3; p. 314-323; DOI: 10.1346/CCMN.2006.0540303.

Blumstein, A. M., R. D. Elmore; M. H. Engel; C. Elliot; and A. Basu (2004);

Paleomagnetic dating of burial diagenesis in Mississippian carbonates, Utah, J. Geophys.

Res., 109, B04101, doi: 10.1029/2003JB002698.

Basu, Ankan (2004): A Comparison of K-Ar Ages of Illite to the Age of Chemical Ramnant

Magnetization; Thesis submitted to Georgia State University for Master of Science; 107p.

Basu, Ankan (2002): Metamorphic History of Sausar Belt, India; Thesis submitted to Indian

Institute of Technology for Master of Science.

Abstracts:

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Basu A and Schreiber M; 2005. Geochemistry of arsenic in mine tailing deposits. Graduate

Student Research Symposium.

Basu A and Schreiber M; 2004. Spectroscopic and Microscopic analysis of arsenic

contaminated sediments. Graduate Student Research Symposium.

Basu A and Elliott C; 2003. Remagnetization and Clay diagenesis in Jurassic Sediments of

Skye, Scotland, American Geological Union Fall Meeting CA.

Selected Mine Visits

Justice #1 Mine, Revolution Portal, Coal River West, WV

Gauley Eagle Property; Atlantic Leasco L.L.C; King Coal Corporation

Pinnacle Oak Underground Coal Mine, WV

Lexie Underground Coal Mine, KY

Clas4 Underground Coal Mine, KY

Toney Fork Surface Coal mine, WV

Roadfork Mine # 51, Bituminous Coal Mine, Beckley, WV

Jadugoda Uranium Mine, India

Kimballton Limestone Mine, Giles County, Virginia

Eastern Ridge Limestone Mine, Giles County, VA

Leer Coal Mine, Grafton, West Virginia

Continued Education and Seminars attended

Water Balance Modeling for Alternative Water Balance (ET) Covers (ASCE Webinar), April 13,

2012.

An Overview of Unsteady Flow Simulations Using HEC-RAS (ASCE Webinar), March 27, 2012.

Mine Tailings: Enumeration and Remediation, Jan 11, 2012.

The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Gary Marchiori on Production May 5th, 2011.

The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: John Martin on Energy and Environment; May 19, 2011.

The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Rich Nayhay on Drilling and Fracking; April 28 2011.

The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Greg Sovas on Permitting and Regulation; April 21 2011.

Modeling and Evaluating Mine Drainage Treatment using Geochemist Workbench (Workshop);

presented by Brent Means, U.S. Office of Surface Mining; June 6, 2010.

Pumping test design and data collection; April 7, 2007.

Evaluating, Optimizing, or Ending Post-Closure Care at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Based

on Site-Specific Data Evaluations; November 16, 2006

Ground Water and Well Microbiology: Water Well Microbiology Issues; November 16, 2006.